Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store access

Amazon’s new Alexa tablets pair its Alexa+ assistant with Google Play Store access, signaling a stronger push to make Amazon hardware more useful for productivity and broader app consumption. For CIOs, the strategic takeaway is that Amazon is trying to expand its device ecosystem and deepen user engagement, while IT teams may need to reassess app governance, privacy, and device support requirements if these tablets enter the enterprise or frontline environment.